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Mental Health and Leadership through dance research

Dance has become a thriving sport for all ages of people across Scotland with inspiration coming in various forms across television and the media. Now,…

David Ferguson31 January 2022

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Disability and Sport Questionnaire Release

The OSS in partnership with the University of West of Scotland and the Peter Harrison Foundation are currently looking for people with disabilities to be…

David Ferguson28 January 2022

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OSS call for Scottish change matched by Lords’ demands of UK Government

The UK's Lords have united to call for the UK Government to rethink its approach to sport and physical activity, and make it a core…

David Ferguson15 December 2021

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The OSS in 2021 – what did we achieve?

As 2021 draws to a close, the OSS staff, board and volunteers have been reflecting on progress during a second year of Covid challenges. What…

David Ferguson14 December 2021

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Pool named in Kathleen’s honour to inspire next generation

OSS Ambassador Kathleen Dawson was back in her childhood home of Warrington this week to accept a thrilling honour that will ensure her name is…

David Ferguson7 December 2021

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Ambassador Dawson recognised as Scotland’s top sportswoman

OSS ambassador Kathleen Dawson's star continues to rise with recognition as 'Sportswoman of the Year' at the 2021 Scottish Women in Sport awards dinner. Nominated alongside…

David Ferguson29 November 2021

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BBC debates the cost of sport for children

The rising cost of taking part in sport for children and parents was the focus of a BBC Radio Scotland discussion this morning with presenter…

David Ferguson15 November 2021

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Olympic gold medallist shares anxiety strategies with Street Soccer players

OSS Ambassador Kathleen Dawson this week dropped in on the OSS research project with Street Soccer Scotland in Dundee to meet with a group of…

David Ferguson29 October 2021

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Gender diversity in leadership moving in right direction, but still 25 years from equality

Media coverage - Scotland on Sunday The National 29 October 2021 THE presence of women in leadership roles in Scottish sport has been growing in recent years,…